07-11-1972 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the aty of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, July 11, 1972. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilwoman Watson, Councilmen
Smoak, Beals and Schroede1. Other officials present were: City Ma.nager Hopkins,
City Controller Fleming, Chief of Police Tynda1 and Deputy Clerk Dollar. Others present
were: Messrs. R Shumaker, P. Morton, H. Czech, E. Schumann and L. Black. Representatives
of the local Press and the Orlando Sentinel were also present.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Don E. Smith followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the meeting held on June 27, 1972 were amended as follows: (Paragraph 2,
Page 2): Following 1I1ess the west 285' more or less, add lito remain R1AII. The minutes
were approved as amended.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing as follows:
To consider application by Elder Ira Lee Wootson of the Church of God in Christ for a
variance in the required set-back from 25 feet to 12.45 feet on church property
described as Lots 4 and 5 in Block 1 of Woodlawn Subdivision, an R2 Zone. Motion
was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Schroede1, and carried, that
the request be granted.
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written, and a copy is
attached hereto.
An appointment to the Plumbing Board to replace Mr. Willie Creech was left to the
discretion of the City Manager. City Manager Hopkins then recommended Mr. Bill Lawson
of Mid State Mechanical be appointed, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Beals,
seconded by Councilwoman Watson and carried, that Mr. Bill Lawson be appointed to the
Plumbing Board as a replacement for Mr. Willie Creech.
Upon recommended of City Manager Hopkins, motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded
by Councilman Schroede1, and carried, that Mr. Carlton E. Danner be given ninety
(90) days from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued on his new residence
to pay the sanitary sewer connection fee.
Mayor Smith reported that City Attorney Langley had asked to be excused from attending
the meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Gbunci1man Schroede1, and carried,
that the bills be paid.
City Manager Hopkins advised that he had received orders to perform two weeks Active
Duty for Training with the Coast Guard from July 31 to August 11 and that during his
absence, Bob Smythe will be Acting City Manager.
A discussion was held on rezoning recommendations made by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Schroede1, seconded by Councilwoman Watson,
and carried, that the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission for rezoning,
as presented by City Manager Hopkins, be accepted and that the City Manager
be authorized to proceed with the advertising of the necessa~ Public Hearings and notices
to affected property owners.
City Manager Hopkins reported that a contract had been received from the Disabled
Veterans Association in regard to the old city hall building and had been given to
the City Attorney for review. City Attorney Langley advised, by letter, that the
contract provides for the City to pay for documentary stamps, surtax on the deed,
and a complete abstract to the property which would be a cost to the city of approximately
$200.00 and he requested Council IS wishes in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman
Smoak, seconded by Councilman Schroede1, and carried, that the City of Clermont
accept the offer from the Disabled Veterans Association under the terms of their
contract and the City to pay all the normal costs for closing and the City Attorney be
authorized to have the legal documents prepared for execution by the Mayor and the
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City Clerk.
Mayor Smith read a letter from George E. Hovis,wherein he submitted his resignation
as Clermont Municipal Judge to be effective as soon as a replacement can be named,
and offered his services, or the services of his associate, Leonard Baird, Jr., without
fee, as Public Defender in the Municipal Court of Clermont on a case to case basis
until the City is able to resolve the problem and unless he has other matters which
conflict. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Beals, and
carried, that the resignation of George E. Hovis as Municipal Judge be accepted with
regret, effective as soon as a replacement can be made; that a letter of commendation
be sent to him for his services to the city, and that his offer for him or his
Associate to act as Public Defender until permanent arrangements can be made be
accepted at such time as he is relieved as Municipal Judge.
City Manager Hopkins called the attention of the Council to the 46th Annual Convention
of the Florida League of Cities to be held October 20, 21, 22, 1972 in Ba1 Harbour,
Florida.
Councilman Schroede1 inquired if any action had been taken on the Brotherson/Frye
case. City Manager Hopkins replied that to his knowledge no action has as yet been
taken. In the sbsence of the City Attorney, it was consensus of Council that any
questions on this matter should be held in abeyance until he was present.
Councilman Smoak inquired of City Manager Hopkins if he had been able to obtain costs
on a recorder for use at council meetings and other city commission/committee
meetings. City Manager Hopkins advised he had contacted a dealer, but as yet had no
information.
Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, and seconded by Councilwoman Watson, that no
requests for street closings or abandoning of streets be considered by Council without
a survey being submitted by the person/persons making the request showing the exact
location of the street. Upon roll call vote on passage of the motion the result was::
Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Watson, Lovelady. Total Ayes: 4. Nayes: Beals. Total Nayes: One.
the motion carried.
At the request of Councilman Schrode1, City Manager Hopkins will look into the removal
of a derrick boom located at Jaycee Beach.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Don E. Smith, Mayor
Mildred Dollar, Deputy Clerk